4 Degrees of Separation
How Chicago Fire FC and Real Salt Lake Are Connected
CoachedBob BradleyBob Bradley managed Chicago Fire FC (1998–2002) and Toronto FC (2022–2023).
DP TransferAlejandro PozueloAlejandro Pozuelo (Designated Player) traded from Toronto FC to Inter Miami CF (2022). The 2020 MLS MVP was dealt for $150,000 in GAM.
DP TransferJosef MartínezJosef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout.
Played ForShared PlayersJustin Meram played for both Atlanta United FC and Real Salt Lake
Chicago Fire FC connects to Real Salt Lake in 4 degrees through coaching, DP transfer and shared players. First, Chicago Fire FC links to Toronto FC via coaching: Bob Bradley managed Chicago Fire FC (1998–2002) and Toronto FC (2022–2023). Then, Toronto FC links to Inter Miami CF via DP transfer: Alejandro Pozuelo (Designated Player) traded from Toronto FC to Inter Miami CF (2022). The 2020 MLS MVP was dealt for $150,000 in GAM. Then, Inter Miami CF links to Atlanta United FC via DP transfer: Josef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout. Finally, Atlanta United FC links to Real Salt Lake via shared players: Justin Meram played for both Atlanta United FC and Real Salt Lake